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Paratilapia polleni Bleeker, 1868 Black Diamond Madagascar cichlid |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: endemic to Madagascar. | |||
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| Biology: | Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 119549). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||